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Andrew Warren suspended by Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Chad Mizelle, with ties to Trump, as chair of state Election Commission

Listen: On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed four new members to the Florida Election Commission. The newly appointed Chair, Chad Mizelle, has ties to former president Donald Trump. Chad Mizelle served in numerous federal roles...
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Judge weighs the legality of a Florida law that overhauls Gainesville’s public utility

A circuit judge heard arguments in a challenge by the city of to a Florida law overhauling control of the Gainesville municipal utility.
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Florida targets fantasy sports companies for potentially illegal mobile betting games

Florida gambling regulators sent letters to daily fantasy-sports operators accused of potentially illegal mobile betting games.
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Florida Senate sets meetings for October 10 and 11

Gearing up for the 2024 legislative session, the Florida Senate has scheduled two days of committee meetings on October 10 & 11.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., September 22, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Educational support raises School nurses, classroom aides, and other educational support professionals in Hillsborough County will likely receive raises. This comes after Wednesday night’s negotiation session between the school district and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers...

“Living In Peace” on Morning Energy

“We do not need guns and bombs to bring peace, we need love and compassion”.. Mother Teresa In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In the earliest years of the Peace Prize, the prize was...
Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran makes a pitch to remove ‘interim’ from his title as president of New College of Florida

New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran made his case for the permanent job to students and employees.
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Florida minimum wage will go to $12 an hour on September 30

Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour on Sept. 30, as the state continues carrying out a constitutional amendment.
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A court won’t rehear the fight over an elections law, handing a victory to Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature

A full federal appeals court declined to take up a challenge to a Florida elections law that opponents contend discriminated against Black voters.

Palestine Writes Literature Festival and Attempts to Shut it Down

Ahmed and Samar spoke with Susan Darraj and Laura Albast about the Palestine Writes Literature Festival, the largest Palestinian Literature Festival gathering in North America. Sadly, some Zionist organizations tried to shut the festival down....
Florida redistricting

A ruling on Florida’s congressional redistricting is sought by November 22

Attorneys for both sides want the 1st District Court of Appeal to rule in Florida's congressional redistricting fight by Nov. 22.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing ways to communicate after a weather emergency

National Weather Service promotes Deaf Awareness Week

The National Weather Service recognizes Deaf Awareness Week by releasing weather safety information for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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